What is sage?

Sage, also known as perilla, is a grass with a special fragrance. It is an herbaceous plant of the genus Salvia of the Lamiaceae family, but it is often regarded as a weed in rural areas.

Where sage grows

Sage mostly grows in warm and well-lit places, mainly distributed in Hubei, Fujian, Zhejiang, Anhui, Taiwan Province, Guangdong, and Guangxi in China and other provinces, commonly found on hillsides, roadsides or grasslands at an altitude of 220-1100 meters.

What does sage look like?

Sage has dense fibrous roots. Its stems are 40-60 cm high and leaves are 6-0 cm long. Its leaves are mostly pinnately compound, with concave abdomen and convex back. Its flowering period is from June to September. The flowers are terminal and the color is mostly light red or lavender.

Sage benefits and uses

Sage benefits

: Sage is non-toxic and edible. Its leaves can be eaten directly in cold sauce or made into tea, which can absorb oil from the body and play a role in beauty and beauty, but it should not be taken for a long time.

Uses of sage

: The biggest use of sage is as medicine. It has many functions such as clearing away heat and promoting diuresis, promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation, detoxifying and reducing swelling. However, you must consult your doctor for specific dosage.